What are the responsibilities and job description for the VOCATIONAL WORKSHOP INSTRUCTOR - SIGN SHOP / NORTH COUNTY position at County of Los Angeles?
POSITIONS WILL BE ASSIGNED TO NORTH COUNTY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
Type Of Recruitment
We welcome applications from anyone.
First Day Of Filing
The application filing period will begin on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 8:00 A.M. (PT) - Continuous.
We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified applicants.
Exan Number
J8598B
Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits!
Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation:
https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/.
Why Work for Us?
With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments, we provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.
We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate in order to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.
Trains inmates in the use of shop equipment and software.
Organizes work stations and workflow to ensure maximum participation and production levels.
Supervises the distribution and use of equipment to ensure proper utilization of tools, machines, and supplies, and to prevent misuse and/or accidents.
Assesses inmate work interest, aptitudes, tolerance, and mechanical ability for determination of work assignments and rehabilitation purposes.
Creates and maintains records of inmate work and work habits.
Determines workload, schedule, and standards for inmates based on work tolerance, type of work performed, and custody policies.
Reviews and evaluates inmate work performance and work products for quality, accuracy, timeliness, and safety.
Prioritizes and re-prioritizes the work based on customer input and directions received from Departmental higher authorities.
Designs or adapts customer designs of signs and other media for production.
Calibrates, maintains, and operates hardware and software for the design and production of signs and other media.
Creates and maintains a positive and productive learning environment for inmates to gain and apply work knowledge and skills that are applicable to the real world.
Communicates with customers via email, phone, and in-person to define product specifications, provide the customer with production options, and advise them of physical and policy restrictions regarding the preparation of media.
Conducts inventories of supplies, tools, and equipment used in the production of signs and other media.
Orders supplies needed in the preparation of signs and other media.
Assumes the duties of absent personnel to ensure project deadlines are met and inmates receive adequate supervision and training.
For more information, please view the classification specification: Vocational Workshop Instructor - Sign Shop / North CountyREQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY
Option i
Completion of 60 semester units or the equivalent quarter units in an accredited college or university* with specialization in education, manual arts, industry arts -AND- One year of experience in the field of vocational rehabilitation, vocational instruction, or as a foreperson in industry.
Option Ii
Five (5) years of experience in the field of sign design/making.**
LICENSE
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to perform essential job-related functions.
PHYSICAL CLASS
Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf and
https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf
Official Transcript is defined as a transcript that bears the college seal and states “official” issued by the school’s Registrar Office. A printout of the transcript from the school's website is NOT considered official and therefore will NOT be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.
As part of this application process, applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The questionnaire contains a pre-investigative questionnaire which will be used as part of the background investigation process to ensure applicants meet the standards set forth by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Applicants who fail the pre-investigative questionnaire will be disqualified and will have to wait three (3) months from the date of the disqualification in order to reapply.
EXAMINATION CONTENT
This examination will consist of a structured interview assessing knowledge of the sign shop industry, knowledge of teaching methodologies and related topics, knowledge of graphics software, adaptability, creativity, interpersonal skills, teamwork skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to research and learn information, situational and safety awareness skills, math skills, and oral communication skills weighted 100%.
APPLICANTS MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER.
TESTING ACCOMMODATION
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation. Please note, you will be contacted at a later time by a Sheriff’s Department representative that will guide you through the process. You will be provided with an initial deadline to submit documentation. Failure to submit the required documentation by the deadline will delay your participation in the examination process and consideration for initial placement on the eligible register.
VETERAN'S CREDIT
If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veteran’s credit, which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score. We will need a copy of your form DD214 to review, so please include that with your application or email it to the exam analyst at sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org as soon as possible so, if you are eligible for veteran’s credit, we can include it before the list is available.
Eligibility And Vacancy Information
The names of applicants receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months from the date of promulgation.
NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY SIX (6) MONTHS.
The list of successful applicants created from this exam will be used to fill vacancies within the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Custody Services Division, North County Correctional Facility.
AVAILABLE SHIFT Day
SPECIAL INFORMATION
SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE A DETAILED BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING FINGERPRINT SEARCH. Examples of disqualifying factors include: Any felony convictions; job related misdemeanor convictions; certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (3 moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at fault accidents; suspended license; driving under the influence); poor credit history; poor employment history; substance abuse; anyone on probation.
ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY IF HIRED
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Department) has a "zero tolerance" policy for its employees for the following:
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right corner of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates. Your application and supplemental questionnaire must be submitted electronically before 5:00 P.M., PT, on the last day of filing.
Please fill out your application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.
We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.
TO ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED, YOU MUST HAVE RECEIVED A CONFIRMATION EMAIL AS VERIFICATION.
NOTE: Applicants who apply online must upload any required documents as attachments during application submission. If you are unable to attach required documents, you may fax the documents to (323) 415-2580 or email any outstanding required documents to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org at the time of filing, or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your online application.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
NO SHARING OF USER ID, EMAIL, AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase an applicant's original application record.
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
ADA Coordinator Phone: (213) 229-1621
Teletype Phone: (213) 626-0251
Department Contact Name: Professional Examinations Unit
Department Contact Phone: (323) 526-5611
Department Contact Email: sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org
Type Of Recruitment
We welcome applications from anyone.
First Day Of Filing
The application filing period will begin on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 8:00 A.M. (PT) - Continuous.
We will keep accepting applications until the position is filled. The application window may close unexpectedly once we have enough qualified applicants.
Exan Number
J8598B
Check Out Our Outstanding Benefits!
Los Angeles County offers one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation:
https://hr.lacounty.gov/benefits/.
Why Work for Us?
With more than 10 million residents, Los Angeles County is the most populous county in the nation! As the largest employer in Southern California, over 116,000 employees in more than 38 Departments, we provide vital public services as diverse as law enforcement, property assessment, public health protection, water conservation, cultural activities and many more.
We are dedicated professionals committed to preserving the dignity and integrity of the workplace as well as protecting the rights of each employee. The County has more than 2,300 different job descriptions, offering a lifetime of opportunities and careers! We offer one of the strongest public-sector benefits packages in the nation. Join us and discover a rich selection of health care options, robust retirement plans and the flexibility to work, relax, and rejuvenate in order to reach your fullest personal and professional potential.
Trains inmates in the use of shop equipment and software.
Organizes work stations and workflow to ensure maximum participation and production levels.
Supervises the distribution and use of equipment to ensure proper utilization of tools, machines, and supplies, and to prevent misuse and/or accidents.
Assesses inmate work interest, aptitudes, tolerance, and mechanical ability for determination of work assignments and rehabilitation purposes.
Creates and maintains records of inmate work and work habits.
Determines workload, schedule, and standards for inmates based on work tolerance, type of work performed, and custody policies.
Reviews and evaluates inmate work performance and work products for quality, accuracy, timeliness, and safety.
Prioritizes and re-prioritizes the work based on customer input and directions received from Departmental higher authorities.
Designs or adapts customer designs of signs and other media for production.
Calibrates, maintains, and operates hardware and software for the design and production of signs and other media.
Creates and maintains a positive and productive learning environment for inmates to gain and apply work knowledge and skills that are applicable to the real world.
Communicates with customers via email, phone, and in-person to define product specifications, provide the customer with production options, and advise them of physical and policy restrictions regarding the preparation of media.
Conducts inventories of supplies, tools, and equipment used in the production of signs and other media.
Orders supplies needed in the preparation of signs and other media.
Assumes the duties of absent personnel to ensure project deadlines are met and inmates receive adequate supervision and training.
For more information, please view the classification specification: Vocational Workshop Instructor - Sign Shop / North CountyREQUIREMENTS TO QUALIFY
Option i
Completion of 60 semester units or the equivalent quarter units in an accredited college or university* with specialization in education, manual arts, industry arts -AND- One year of experience in the field of vocational rehabilitation, vocational instruction, or as a foreperson in industry.
Option Ii
Five (5) years of experience in the field of sign design/making.**
LICENSE
A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to perform essential job-related functions.
PHYSICAL CLASS
Physical Class II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION
- To qualify under Option I, you MUST include a legible copy of the official transcripts from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization with your online application at the time of filing, or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your online application. The official transcript should be in English; if it is in a foreign language, it must be translated and evaluated for equivalency to U.S. standards. Please submit documentation to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org and indicate your name, the exam title, and the exam number. Failure to provide the required documentation will result in application rejection. Unofficial transcripts will not be accepted to meet the education requirement.
https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/070812_PPG123.pdf and
https://file.lacounty.gov/SDSInter/dhr/205105_PPG_123_ACE_Resource_Guide.pdf
Official Transcript is defined as a transcript that bears the college seal and states “official” issued by the school’s Registrar Office. A printout of the transcript from the school's website is NOT considered official and therefore will NOT be accepted and may result in your application being rejected.
- Applicants must have five years of experience in sign design and production utilizing at least one of the following software programs: Adobe Illustrator, Photo Shop, CorelDraw, or Gravograph. In addition, applicants must have five years of hands-on experience operating commercial or industrial-grade equipment such as Edges, Plotters, HP Scitex FB-500, Epson F6200, Gravograph IS 7000, IS 800 Engravers, or the Universal ILS9.75 Laser Engraver. The required experience may be concurrent.
As part of this application process, applicants will be required to complete a supplemental questionnaire. The questionnaire contains a pre-investigative questionnaire which will be used as part of the background investigation process to ensure applicants meet the standards set forth by the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department. Applicants who fail the pre-investigative questionnaire will be disqualified and will have to wait three (3) months from the date of the disqualification in order to reapply.
EXAMINATION CONTENT
This examination will consist of a structured interview assessing knowledge of the sign shop industry, knowledge of teaching methodologies and related topics, knowledge of graphics software, adaptability, creativity, interpersonal skills, teamwork skills, organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to research and learn information, situational and safety awareness skills, math skills, and oral communication skills weighted 100%.
APPLICANTS MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70% OR HIGHER ON THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER.
TESTING ACCOMMODATION
If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, you will be required to submit documentation from a qualified medical provider or other qualified professional to support your request for a testing accommodation. Please note, you will be contacted at a later time by a Sheriff’s Department representative that will guide you through the process. You will be provided with an initial deadline to submit documentation. Failure to submit the required documentation by the deadline will delay your participation in the examination process and consideration for initial placement on the eligible register.
VETERAN'S CREDIT
If you are a veteran, you may be eligible for veteran’s credit, which is an additional 10% of the total points added to a passing score. We will need a copy of your form DD214 to review, so please include that with your application or email it to the exam analyst at sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org as soon as possible so, if you are eligible for veteran’s credit, we can include it before the list is available.
Eligibility And Vacancy Information
The names of applicants receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of six (6) months from the date of promulgation.
NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY SIX (6) MONTHS.
The list of successful applicants created from this exam will be used to fill vacancies within the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, Custody Services Division, North County Correctional Facility.
AVAILABLE SHIFT Day
SPECIAL INFORMATION
SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE A DETAILED BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION, INCLUDING FINGERPRINT SEARCH. Examples of disqualifying factors include: Any felony convictions; job related misdemeanor convictions; certain serious traffic convictions or patterns of traffic violations (3 moving violations in one year; failure to appear; at fault accidents; suspended license; driving under the influence); poor credit history; poor employment history; substance abuse; anyone on probation.
ZERO TOLERANCE POLICY IF HIRED
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (Department) has a "zero tolerance" policy for its employees for the following:
- use of narcotics, controlled substances, and/or prescription drugs without a prescription.
APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION
We only accept applications filed online. Applications submitted by U.S. mail, fax, or in person are not accepted. Apply online by clicking on the green "Apply" button at the top right corner of this posting. This website can also be used to get application status updates. Your application and supplemental questionnaire must be submitted electronically before 5:00 P.M., PT, on the last day of filing.
Please fill out your application completely. Provide relevant job experience including employer's name and address, job title, beginning and ending dates, number of hours worked per week, and description of work performed.
We may verify information included in the application at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. Falsification of information could result in refusal of application or rescission of appointment. Copying verbiage from the Requirements or class specification as your work experience will not be sufficient to demonstrate meeting the requirements. Doing so may result in an incomplete application and may lead to disqualification.
We will send notifications to the email address provided on the application, so it is important that you provide a valid email address. If you choose to unsubscribe or opt out from receiving our emails, it is possible to view notices by logging into governmentjobs.com and checking the profile inbox. It is every applicant's responsibility to take steps to view correspondence, and we will not consider claims of missing notices to be a valid reason for re-scheduling an exam part. Register the below domains as approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk mail.
- cacontre@lasd.org
- noreply@governmentjobs.com
- info@governmentjobs.com
TO ENSURE THAT YOUR APPLICATION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY SUBMITTED, YOU MUST HAVE RECEIVED A CONFIRMATION EMAIL AS VERIFICATION.
NOTE: Applicants who apply online must upload any required documents as attachments during application submission. If you are unable to attach required documents, you may fax the documents to (323) 415-2580 or email any outstanding required documents to sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org at the time of filing, or within seven (7) calendar days from the date of filing your online application.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: Federal law requires that all employed persons have a Social Security Number, so include yours when applying.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIES: For applicants who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
NO SHARING OF USER ID, EMAIL, AND PASSWORD: All applicants must file their application using their OWN user ID and password. Using a family member or friend's user ID and password may erase an applicant's original application record.
California Relay Services Phone: (800) 735-2922
ADA Coordinator Phone: (213) 229-1621
Teletype Phone: (213) 626-0251
Department Contact Name: Professional Examinations Unit
Department Contact Phone: (323) 526-5611
Department Contact Email: sheriffexamsunit@lasd.org